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OU51 RDV

2001 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

257,394 mi
Last recorded257,394 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2020
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU51 RDV
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2020 257,394 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2020 257,394 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jun 2019 249,030 miles

Front Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2019 249,030 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 236,428 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 224,816 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 213,596 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Outer brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 203,526 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 192,202 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

all tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 19 Jun 2013 171,723 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 171,722 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 156,068 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 140,395 miles

rear axle bushs

rear stop ligth has two bulb out

Fail 1 Jun 2011 140,395 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear axle bushs

rear stop ligth has two bulb out

Pass 26 May 2010 122,711 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 122,711 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 108,935 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 100,163 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 85,951 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 74,770 miles

How Reliable is the Audi A6?

Based on 2,724,792 MOT tests across 249,374 vehicles.

78.4%
Pass Rate
8,511
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
249,374
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 72,312
constant velocity joint gaiter split 48,430
position lamp(s) not working 25,884
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 25,264
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 24,578
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OU51 RDV is a 2001 Audi A6 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2001 Audi A6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 116,269 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi A6 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 72,312 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OU51 RDV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A6 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 25 years old, this Audi A6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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OU51 RDV is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 4 September 2001.

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